Texas Bicycling News Digest October 4th 2017
Fourth annual Park to Port bike ride is this Saturday
By Rebecca Hazen | www.chron.com
Hermann Park’s fourth annual Park to Port 20-mile round-trip bike ride will be this Saturday, Oct. 7.
The event was originally created in 2014 as a part of Hermann Park’s centennial campaign.
“2014 also happened to be the Port of Houston’s centennial year and the Houston Parks Board were in the early phases of building out the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative, so it was a perfect time for us all to come together to plan an event that celebrated the Park, the Bayou Greenway trails and the Port,” said Hermann Park Conservatory President Doreen Stoller. “It …
Bicyclist without lights or reflective vest struck and killed in Vidor
by Peter Eliopoulos | kfdm.com
Vidor — A 65-year-old man riding a bicycle with no lights and no reflective vest was struck and killed by a driver at about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday on South FM 105 near the Masonic Lodge in Vidor, according to information Police Chief Rod Carroll provided to KFDM reporter Peter Eliopoulos in a live report at 10 p.m..
A new ordinance took effect October 1 in Vidor making it a violation to ride a …
E15142 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trial
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 10/25/17 2:00 PM Prebid: 10/17/17 9:30 AM
Solicitation Title: E15142 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trial
Owner Solic Number: E15142 Status: bidding Report: 8097347
Country : United States State: TX County: Nueces Location: Corpus Christ
Scope: Construction of 3200 LF of asphalt trail; nstall a total of 4 timber kiosks with concrete pad; install new trail guide signs along new trail;
Notes: Previous price paid: $310000.00. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on October 17, 2017 Tuesday at 9:30 AM at City Hall Building, Third Floor,Parks and Recreation Smart Board Conference Room, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.
This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional requirements may apply. …
MTB Race at Flat Rock Ranch this Sunday!!
MoustacheRide | www.bikemojo.com
Wanted to invite you all out to an upcoming race this weekend the 7th and 8th of October!
Categories for all age groups and skill levels. All inclusive race entry includes parking and entry to the ranch! Sponsored by CHUMBA USA and Karbach Brewing, racing, beer and food!
Trail marathon run on Saturday and/or an MTB XC race on Sunday. Categories for MTB or …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/915755922764550145
Are any of our parents & kiddos headed up to Belton for the Gritty Teeth races this weekend (part of the South by CX Series)?
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 4, 2017
Happy (belated) @octoberthree! First cx race of the season out at #fortworthcyclocross! #BicyclesPlusRacing pic.twitter.com/3Le3TX2S1p
— Philip Hiatt Haigh (@philip_inRL) October 4, 2017
Secured parking in Farmersville has been secured for Tiny RATters (2 day). We will post Tiny RAT details in the next day or so.
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 4, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Fat Chuck's Revenge p/b Austin Tri-Cyclist – Smithville, TX 2017 Fat Chuck's Revenge p/b Austin Tri-Cycl… https://t.co/YRuDAMSCfd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2017
New Event Waco Farm to Market Ride – Waco, TX Waco Farm to Market Ride at waco, TXhttps://t.co/nn17TpeifL … https://t.co/BSjKgiJ6Ck
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2017
New Event Cycle for Change – Canutillo, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/MKba9yIFUl— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2017